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Hypsolebias sp. *Urucuia* 25+ Eggs
Item #1354657798

Current Auction Time: Fri May 17 06:06:15 2024


Final: $10.00 First Bid $10.00
Time left 00:00 # of Bids 1 (bid history)
Started Nov 28 2012 - 03:49:58 PM Location Glasgow Scotland G53 6QW United Kingdom
Ended Dec 4 2012 - 03:49:58 PM
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Seller Strathclyde (615/676) 500-1000JustMe
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High Bidder Oldman47 (48/48) 10-50

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Description

Fundulopanchax scheeli

You are bidding on 25+ eggs of amazing and rare Brazilian annual killifish - Hypsolebias sp. aff. stellatus «Urucuia». This fish is not scientifically described yet and its population originates from Municipality of Urucuia (Rio Urucuia Drainage) in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Some breeders prefer to keep them under Hypsolebias sp. «Urucuia» name.

For breeding purposes the aquarium size should be at least 10 – 15 litres for a pair or trio. This fish is not aggressive, although there might be an occasional aggressive male that might need to be separated from the group. Hypsolebias sp. aff. stellatus «Urucuia» are quite prolific spawners if conditioned and fed well on live food. These fish are substrate divers when spawning. The layer of peat needs to be at least 3 – 4 cm or even deeper if you want the fish to feel comfortable while spawning. Peat moss or coir is the preferred medium but any other suitable type of spawning substrate can be used. The eggs are small in size, from 0.6 to 0.8 mm, and can withstand much abuse. The eggs are not adhesive and can be seen in a peat moss with a bit of effort.

Please note that the eggs incubation period of Hypsolebias sp. aff. stellatus «Urucuia» can be as long as 8 - 10 months and even longer, depending on temperature, peat moisture, and other factors. You need to be patient and to check the eggs every 2 - 3 weeks for their development. You may need to re-wet them several times in a few week periods. You may have some eggs of this species with incubation period over a year with a good hatch rate thereafter. Wet the eggs only when they are fully developed. When you hatch the eggs do frequent water changes for increased fry growth rates. The fry are small in size and should be fed with Infusoria or Turbatrix aceti (Vinegar Eels) at birth. If you change the water as recommended and diversify fry’s food, they can be sexed out in about 4 to 6 weeks, and ready to breed at 8 – 9 weeks. This species can be easily bred and maintained as long as you act in accordance with all the recommendations.  

Species Summary:

Scientific Name:

Hypsolebias sp. aff. stellatus «Urucuia»

Population Code:

Urucuia

Alternative Names:

Hypsolebias sp. «Urucuia»

Family:

Rivulidae

Subfamily:

Cynolebiatinae

Species Group:

Hypsolebias Notatus Species Group

Origin or Distribution:

Unaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Disposition:

Peaceful and Timid

Total Length: 

40 - 45 mm

Spawning Method:

Substrate (Peat Moss) Divers

Breeding Proportion:

1M : 1F or 1M : 2 F

Breeding Difficulty:

Demanding

Incubation Period:

3 - 4 Months at 24°C - 27°C / 5 - 6 Months at 21°C - 24°C / 7 - 8 Months at 17°C - 21°C

Peat Wetness:

Semi-dry

Fry Size:

Small (require Infusoria for the first few days, then Banana or Walter Worm, then BBS)

Sexual Maturity:

8 - 9 Weeks

Life Span:

12 - 18 Months (depends on food and keeping conditions)

Filtration:

Moderate

Water Changes:

1/3 Weekly

General Hardness:

0 - 5 dGH

pH:

6.5 - 7.0

Temperatrure Range:

22°C - 23°C

Lighting:

Moderate Light

Diet:

Live Food

Keeping Difficulty:

Less Demanding

 

The eggs are posted in a peat moss or coir enclosed in a plastic bag which is placed in a padded bubble envelope. Unfortunately I can't guarantee the hatching, hatch rate, sex ratio, etc. The storage conditions during transportation are out of my control. Please make sure before bidding that the temperature is not too cold at your area. Important: I don't refund money or re-send another pack of eggs if the package is lost in the post, seized by customs of your country, the eggs are dissolved in peat moss for whatever reason, or you did something wrong and couldn't manage to hatch the fry. Please check the eggs on arrival so that if they dissolve later due to wrong incubation conditions or any other reason, you don't tell me that there were no eggs. It's not my responsibility, you deal with Mother Nature! Please read appropriate literature, study various Internet sources dedicated to killifishes before ordering the eggs. Apart from all other things I am a very busy person and I can’t physically give instructions to everyone on how to hatch, keep and breed killifishes. Ordering eggs from me you completely agree with all my statements mentioned above. I hope on your understanding. The eggs are sent from Glasgow (Scotland). All prices are listed in British Pounds (GBP). Delivery within the UK is 3.00 GBP, Europe - 7.00 GBP, other countries - 8.00 GBP. Thanks for looking, happy bidding and enjoy your hobby!



Bid History:

Bidders Bid Time Bid Comments
Oldman47 (48/48) 10-50 Dec 4 2012 - 12:07:37 PM $10.00 

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